County monitors Rochester probate vacancy and lease implications

Aug 20, 2026

Commissioners said the district probate court in Rochester is expected to vacate and the city may take ownership in December; commissioners said the county will monitor rent and budget impacts for next year if the city stops paying lease income.

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The board discussed a reported plan for the district probate court in Rochester to vacate its county‑leased space and the city's tentative plan to assume ownership of that building in December. Commissioners said the county will watch the rent stream and handle next year’s budget implications if the city reduces or stops payments.

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